Directive 94/62/EC, as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 2 ) lays down general calculation rules for the attainment of the packaging waste recycling targets for 2025 and 2030. It requires Member States to report to the Commission data on the implementation of the recycling targets for each calendar year in accordance with a format established by the Commission. (2) Commission Decision 2005/270/EC ( 3 ) should be amended to bring its provisions in